@tjhutson If you just have 1 W2 and no other income you may not need to file a return if you are Single. You don't have to file if you only have W2 income under 14,600 (2024 or 13,850 for 2023) but you can file to get back any withholding taken out in boxes 2 or 17.
If you have a simple return and want to file for free, you can print out the blank IRS forms and fill them out by hand. Here are some basic forms…..
Here is the IRS 2024 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2024.pdf
or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2024.pdf
And 2024 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2024.pdf
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2024.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2024.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2024.pdf
Then when you do file 2025 enter 0 for the 2024 AGI since you are filing 2024 late.
You have to print and mail prior year returns. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.
